Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in New York (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average spinal fusion cost in New York is $12,741 without insurance across 56 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in New York range from $293 to $42,177. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (AUBURN) lists about $161 while STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (ROCHESTER) lists about $35,850. Ambulatory surgery centers in New York often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Spinal Fusion Surgery costs $12,741 on average without insurance in New York, based on actual CMS data from 56 hospitals. Prices range from $293 to $42,177 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
56 hospitals in New York report pricing for spinal fusion surgery. The average cash price is $12,741.
56
in New York
$11,304
gross charge
$12,741
-13% below list price
$293 – $42,177
143.7x spread
Hospital Prices in New York
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | AUBURN | $293 | $161-45% | $185 – $62,837 | 0.1/10 | |
| NIAGARA FALLS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | NIAGARA FALLS | $944 | $661-30% | $944 – $3,705 | 0.1/10 | |
| CROUSE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SYRACUSE | $900 | $900 | $96 – $4,253 | 0.1/10 | |
| WESTFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTFIELD | $5,110 | $1,124-78% | $146 – $41,783 | 2.8/10 | |
| O'CONNOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DELHI | $7,090 | $1,914-73% | $1,985 – $7,090 | 0.1/10 | |
| LITTLE FALLS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LITTLE FALLS | $7,090 | $1,914-73% | $1,985 – $7,090 | 0.1/10 | |
| COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COBLESKILL | $7,090 | $1,914-73% | $1,985 – $7,090 | 0.1/10 | |
| ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALBANY | $4,010 | $2,005-50% | $452 – $37,213 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRONX | $8,372 | $2,227-73% | $1,549 – $4,979 | 0.1/10 | |
| ELLIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SCHENECTADY | $5,777 | $2,889-50% | $1,542 – $21,762 | 5.3/10 | |
| COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HUDSON | $7,526 | $3,763-50% | $709 – $32,643 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEWISTON | $4,211 | $4,211 | $114 – $4,010 | 0.1/10 | |
| KENMORE MERCY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | KENMORE | $4,211 | $4,211 | $114 – $4,010 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY'S HEALTHCARE Voluntary non-profit - Private | AMSTERDAM | $7,075 | $4,431-37% | $2,091 – $23,292 | 7.5/10 | |
| CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARTHAGE | $12,593 | $8,815-30% | $3,148 – $90,427 | 4.5/10 | |
| KINGS COUNTY HOSPITAL CENTER Government - Local | BROOKLYN | $5,532 | $21,333 | $1,106 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | JAMAICA | $5,249 | $21,551 | $1,044 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER Government - Local | NEW YORK | $5,305 | $21,551 | $1,061 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| WOODHULL MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Government - Local | BROOKLYN | $5,532 | $21,551 | $1,106 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAMARITAN HOSPITAL OF TROY, NEW YORK Voluntary non-profit - Private | TROY | $38,251 | $24,863-35% | $10 – $38,251 | 0.1/10 | |
| HIGHLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCHESTER | N/A | $32,208 | $18,367 – $67,919 | 0.1/10 | |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/QUEENS Voluntary non-profit - Private | FLUSHING | $32,829 | $32,829 | $2,703 – $27,904 | 6.6/10 | |
| HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | CORTLANDT MANOR | $32,829 | $32,829 | $2,703 – $27,904 | 6.6/10 | |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW YORK | $32,829 | $32,829 | $2,703 – $27,904 | 6.6/10 | |
| STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCHESTER | $42,177 | $35,850-15% | $19,673 – $82,957 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER Government - State | SYRACUSE | $4,499 | N/A | $1,800 – $63,835 | 0.1/10 | |
| KALEIDA HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | BUFFALO | $6,585 | N/A | $1,515 – $1,735 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WATERTOWN | N/A | N/A | $1,509 – $155,468 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JAMES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HORNELL | N/A | N/A | $1,458 – $81,584 | 0.1/10 | |
| NICHOLAS H NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DANSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $959 – $80,545 | 0.1/10 | |
| MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRONX | N/A | N/A | $2,100 – $89,433 | 6.4/10 | |
| WYNN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | UTICA | N/A | N/A | — | 4.4/10 | |
| WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITE PLAINS | N/A | N/A | $2,164 – $58,534 | 5.5/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - THE HEART CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | ROSLYN | N/A | N/A | $3,030 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| ST CHARLES HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | PORT JEFFERSON | N/A | N/A | $2,884 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | SMITHTOWN | N/A | N/A | $2,884 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MOUNT VERNON | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $58,534 | 6.8/10 | |
| MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | ROCKVILLE CENTRE | N/A | N/A | $2,884 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST ISLIP | N/A | N/A | $2,884 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| CHSLI ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BETHPAGE | N/A | N/A | $2,884 – $999,999,999 | 8/10 | |
| MONTEFIORE NEW ROCHELLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW ROCHELLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $58,534 | 0.1/10 | |
| CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA Voluntary non-profit - Private | ITHACA | N/A | N/A | $4,262 – $36,581 | 0.1/10 | |
| ELMHURST HOSPITAL CENTER Government - Local | ELMHURST | N/A | N/A | $1,324 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GLENS FALLS | N/A | N/A | $1,809 – $21,762 | 0.1/10 | |
| SCHUYLER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTOUR FALLS | N/A | N/A | $4,262 – $9,588 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTH BROOKLYN HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Other | BROOKLYN | N/A | N/A | $1,324 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| MONTEFIORE ST LUKE'S CORNWALL Voluntary non-profit - Other | NEWBURGH | N/A | N/A | $1,500 – $137,522 | 0.1/10 | |
| F F THOMPSON HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CANANDAIGUA | N/A | N/A | $27,435 – $93,860 | 0.1/10 | |
| GENEVA GENERAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | GENEVA | N/A | N/A | $709 – $39,433 | 0.1/10 | |
| JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WELLSVILLE | N/A | N/A | $848 – $88,694 | 0.1/10 | |
| JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | BRONX | N/A | N/A | $1,324 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Government - Local | BRONX | N/A | N/A | $1,324 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL CENTER Government - Local | NEW YORK | N/A | N/A | $1,324 – $43,524 | 0.1/10 | |
| NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW YORK | N/A | N/A | $1,992 – $46,323 | 0.1/10 | |
| LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PATCHOGUE | N/A | N/A | $1,992 – $46,323 | 0.1/10 | |
| RIVER HOSPITAL CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALEXANDRIA BAY | N/A | N/A | $246 – $25,010 | 0.1/10 |
AUBURN, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$293
Cash Price
$161-45%
Negotiated Range
$185 – $62,837
NIAGARA FALLS, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$944
Cash Price
$661-30%
Negotiated Range
$944 – $3,705
SYRACUSE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$900
Cash Price
$900
Negotiated Range
$96 – $4,253
WESTFIELD, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,110
Cash Price
$1,124-78%
Negotiated Range
$146 – $41,783
DELHI, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,090
Cash Price
$1,914-73%
Negotiated Range
$1,985 – $7,090
LITTLE FALLS, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,090
Cash Price
$1,914-73%
Negotiated Range
$1,985 – $7,090
COBLESKILL, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,090
Cash Price
$1,914-73%
Negotiated Range
$1,985 – $7,090
ALBANY, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,010
Cash Price
$2,005-50%
Negotiated Range
$452 – $37,213
BRONX, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$8,372
Cash Price
$2,227-73%
Negotiated Range
$1,549 – $4,979
SCHENECTADY, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,777
Cash Price
$2,889-50%
Negotiated Range
$1,542 – $21,762
HUDSON, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,526
Cash Price
$3,763-50%
Negotiated Range
$709 – $32,643
LEWISTON, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,211
Cash Price
$4,211
Negotiated Range
$114 – $4,010
KENMORE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,211
Cash Price
$4,211
Negotiated Range
$114 – $4,010
AMSTERDAM, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,075
Cash Price
$4,431-37%
Negotiated Range
$2,091 – $23,292
CARTHAGE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$12,593
Cash Price
$8,815-30%
Negotiated Range
$3,148 – $90,427
BROOKLYN, NY · Government - Local
List Price
$5,532
Cash Price
$21,333
Negotiated Range
$1,106 – $43,524
JAMAICA, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$5,249
Cash Price
$21,551
Negotiated Range
$1,044 – $43,524
NEW YORK, NY · Government - Local
List Price
$5,305
Cash Price
$21,551
Negotiated Range
$1,061 – $43,524
BROOKLYN, NY · Government - Local
List Price
$5,532
Cash Price
$21,551
Negotiated Range
$1,106 – $43,524
TROY, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$38,251
Cash Price
$24,863-35%
Negotiated Range
$10 – $38,251
ROCHESTER, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$32,208
Negotiated Range
$18,367 – $67,919
FLUSHING, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$32,829
Cash Price
$32,829
Negotiated Range
$2,703 – $27,904
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$32,829
Cash Price
$32,829
Negotiated Range
$2,703 – $27,904
NEW YORK, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$32,829
Cash Price
$32,829
Negotiated Range
$2,703 – $27,904
ROCHESTER, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$42,177
Cash Price
$35,850-15%
Negotiated Range
$19,673 – $82,957
SYRACUSE, NY · Government - State
List Price
$4,499
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,800 – $63,835
BUFFALO, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,585
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,515 – $1,735
WATERTOWN, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,509 – $155,468
HORNELL, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,458 – $81,584
DANSVILLE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$959 – $80,545
BRONX, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,100 – $89,433
UTICA, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
WHITE PLAINS, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,164 – $58,534
ROSLYN, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,030 – $999,999,999
PORT JEFFERSON, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,884 – $999,999,999
SMITHTOWN, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,884 – $999,999,999
MOUNT VERNON, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $58,534
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,884 – $999,999,999
WEST ISLIP, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,884 – $999,999,999
BETHPAGE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,884 – $999,999,999
NEW ROCHELLE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $58,534
ITHACA, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,262 – $36,581
ELMHURST, NY · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,324 – $43,524
GLENS FALLS, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,809 – $21,762
MONTOUR FALLS, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,262 – $9,588
BROOKLYN, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,324 – $43,524
NEWBURGH, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,500 – $137,522
CANANDAIGUA, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$27,435 – $93,860
GENEVA, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$709 – $39,433
WELLSVILLE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$848 – $88,694
BRONX, NY · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,324 – $43,524
BRONX, NY · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,324 – $43,524
NEW YORK, NY · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,324 – $43,524
NEW YORK, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,992 – $46,323
PATCHOGUE, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,992 – $46,323
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$246 – $25,010
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost by City in New York
Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in Other States
What Affects Spinal Fusion Surgery Cost in New York
Hospital charges for spinal fusion surgery in New York vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For spinal fusion surgery in New York, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 56 hospitals in New York, spinal fusion surgery prices range from $293 to $42,177 — a 143.7x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in New York
The setting where spinal fusion surgery is performed in New York significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in New York
If you're paying out of pocket for spinal fusion surgery in New York, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.